Ostrock

Ostrock, sometimes known as "Eastern Rock," refers to the distinctive rock music genre that emerged in the former East Germany (GDR) during the late 1960s and prospered under the country's communist regime until reunification in 1990. It is marked by its fusion of rock and roll, beat music, and various sub-genres of rock with German-language lyrics that often featured nuanced or coded messages, tiptoeing around censorship while resonating with the experiences of East German youth. The sound is characterized by a blend of melodic rock, heartfelt ballads, and elements of folk or even progressive rock. Artists like Puhdys, Karat, and City became foundational to the movement, articulating a unique East German identity within their music that still holds nostalgic value for many listeners today and has influenced subsequent German musicians.

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Frank Schöbel
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